Woman’s Day USA – September 2019

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YOUR HEALTHY HOME/ Home

Paint walls a

calming color

Colors affect mood,

so the hues in your

rooms can have a big

impact on how you

feel. Environmental and

design psychologist

Sally Augustin, Ph.D.,

says the most relaxing

colors are bright but

not very saturated—

think sage green,

lavender, and baby blue.

Come Home to...Ahhh

Try these science-backed decorating ideas so the

minute you walk through the door, it’s nothing but Zen.

Get a better bedside bulb Buy a lightbulb with

rhythms with less sleep-disrupting blue light.

HOW TO

FEEL YOUR

BEST

Goodnight Sleep-Enhancing LED Bulb by Lighting Science, $16, amazon.com

Tuck Away

Clutter

According to

Augustin, seeing

piles of stuff causes

stress because

it’s more difficult for

the eyes and brain

to interpret your

surroundings. Use

lidded storage to toss

things out of sight.

Set Up a

Me Corner

Spending time

alone helps improve

concentration and

increases productivity,

says psychologist

Sherrie Bourg Carter,

Psy.D. Designate a sitting

spot that’s devoid of

distraction where you

can read, daydream,

or enjoy a cup of tea.

Hang Family

Photos

Looking at pictures

of happy people

(especially if they’re

friends or family) lessens

your body’s response

PH to stress and anxiety.

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